Who is best free-kick taker ever in world?
The 10 most prolific free-kick takers of all time
- Ronald Koeman – 60.
- David Beckham – 65.
- Pele – 70.
- Juninho Pernambucano – 77. There was only ever going to be one winner, wasn’t there? Juninho absolutely perfected the ‘knuckleball technique and scored from dead balls with unerring efficiency.
How old is Platini?
66 years (June 21, 1955)
Michel Platini/Age
What happened to Platini?
On 8 October 2015, Platini was provisionally suspended until 6 January 2016 from any football-related activity. On 21 December, Platini and Blatter were both found guilty of ethics violations and barred from the sport until 2023.
How many free kicks has Maradona scored?
The FC Barcelona star is now four goals short of Diego Maradona’s Argentinean record of 62 direct free-kick goals in his career….Who are the top 10 goal scorers from free-kicks?
| Name | Nationality | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Diego Maradona | Argentina | 62 |
| Zico | Brazil | 62 |
| Ronald Koeman | Netherlands | 60 |
| Marcelinho Carioca | Brazil | 59 |
Is Michel Platini married?
Christelle Platinim. 1977
Michel Platini/Spouse
Where was Michel Platini born?
Jœuf, France
Michel Platini/Place of birth
What did Platini do?
Platini has been charged with fraud, misappropriation, forgery and as an accomplice to Blatter’s alleged mismanagement. Platini was not placed under formal investigation until last year, and months later the more serious allegation of fraud was included against both men.
What does Michel Platini do now?
Disgraced former UEFA President Michel Platini has confirmed that he is to become the French representative on the Board of FIFPro, the world players’ union in what will be his first role in sports administration since he was banned for alleged ethics breaches.
How many free kicks did Beckham score for Man Utd?
Only Beckham (18), Ronaldo (11), Rooney and Giggs (7 each) have scored more direct free kick goals for Man Utd in the Premier League than Mata (5).